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Born on this day in 1898 actress, singer and muse Lotte Lenya.
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On this day in 1991 soprano Deborah Voigt made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Amelia.
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Soprano Lynn Spurgat returns to Carnegie Hall
Following a triumphant debut in 2018, soprano Lynn Spurgat returns to Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm with pianist Jason Wirth for a program of beauty, drama and fun! This eclectic program features selections by Rossini, Rachmaninoff, Poulenc, Ginastera and Schoenberg’s Cabaret Songs.
Born on this day in 1962 baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky.
On this day in 1976 soprano Hildegard Behrens made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Giorgetta in Il tabarro.
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On this day in 1964 the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night boasted a new Nathaniel Merrill production of Aida.
Happy 70th birthday soprano Leona Mitchell.
On this day 100 years ago Die Frau ohne Schatten premiered at the Vienna State Opera.
On this day in 1986 baritone Thomas Hampson made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Count Almaviva.
On this day in 1988 Dolora Zajick made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Azucena.
On this day in 1965 mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Eboli.
Born on this day in 1887 soprano Maria Jeritza.
Happy 96th birthday actress Glynis Johns.
Happy 63rd birthday actor Christoph Waltz.
